Working Hours and Pay
8 hours per week with flexibility within the week or month, depending on events. 16 hours per week during school holidays to be used flexibly.
Hourly Pay
£15 per hour.
Job Overview
I am looking for a PA/mentor for my two children.
My children are very intelligent and absorb new information quickly when it is a subject they enjoy. They both have individual needs, and this role is to support them separately with dedicated time for each. Occasionally you will join us on family outings where both children, parent, and you will attend.
Core Responsibilities
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Looking after pets
- Emotional regulation
Main Responsibilities for My Son
- Chatting about collections and interests at home
- Playing games such as chess or online Star Wars games
- Helping to care for his pet dog
- Supporting his special interests in creating videos and short drama bursts related to Doctor Who or Star Wars
- Accompanying to a range of SEND events with his parent and sibling, ensuring he is emotionally regulated with your full attention throughout the sessions. Be ready to leave early and bring him home if he feels overwhelmed.
Main Responsibilities for My Daughter
- Visiting the park, woods, bowling, or climbing with her in the community
- Building out of boxes and doing crafts at home
- Helping her care for her pet guinea pigs
- Assisting her in editing movies she makes
- Accompanying to a range of SEND events with parents and sibling, ensuring she is emotionally regulated with your full attention throughout the sessions. Be ready to leave early and bring her home if she feels overwhelmed.
Typical Events
- Swimming at Coral Reef Bracknell on Wednesday evenings 5-9 pm once a month (someone willing to go in the pool with him is essential).
- Visits to adventure centres or theme parks (e.g., Thorpe Park) on Saturdays or Sundays between 10 – 4 pm, depending on activity and travel.
- SEND activity days such as ASPENS or Lodge Hill, up to 4 hours at any time between 10 – 3 pm.
- Family trips to the beach.
Candidate Requirements
- Respectful of employer’s privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good time‑keeping
- Able to follow instructions and work independently
- Hygienic, tidy and well‑organised
- Fit and healthy enough to undertake required duties
- Patient, calm, friendly and possessing excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Comfortable with pets (dog, snake, geckos, stick insects)
- Capable of always working to high standards of health & safety
- Willing to learn the best ways to engage with both children and build trusting relationships
- Knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND and a willingness to learn more about autism, PDA, ADHD and RSD
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Disability Confident: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
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